MAMADOU COULIBALY NEWS

Will miss start of season Coulibaly has been diagnosed with a flexor muscle strain in his thigh, Salernitana announced.

Impact Coulibaly was sidelined multiple times with muscular problems in 2021/2022 and will begin the campaign behind the eight ball. Salernitana are depleted in the midfield after the departures of Ederson and Grigoris Kastanos and might be forced to lean on players on the fringes of the roster, such as Leonardo Capezzi or Michele Cavion, in the first couple of games.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Udinese Coulibaly had one interception, drew one foul and took two shots (zero on target) in last Sunday's 0-4 loss to Udinese.

Impact Coulibaly saw the most action in a while in the season finale, especially because he missed a lot of time due to thigh injuries. He has logged two goals, ten shots (four on target), five chances and 15 tackles in 12 appearances (nine starts). Salernitana avoided relegation, triggering their obligation to sign him permanently from Udinese.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws PK against Empoli Coulibaly (thigh) won two duels and drew one foul in ten minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Coulibaly made his first appearance since mid-March and had a strong cameo, but Diego Perotti missed from the spot. He could get another opportunity in next Sunday's home game versus Udinese since Salernitana will be without Ederson in the midfield.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Empoli game Coulibaly has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Empoli Saturday.

Impact Coulibaly has recovered from his injury and has better chances to make the bench, and maybe log some minutes, since Emil Bohinen is suspended. He has logged two goals, eight shots (four on target), five chances and 15 tackles in ten appearances before suffering multiple thigh strains.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Atalanta fixture Coulibaly (thigh) did not make the game-day squad list for Monday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Coulibaly has shaken off his thigh injury, as he has logged multiple full training sessions in a row, but Salernitana have plenty of midfielders at their disposal and so his exclusion was likely technical rather than health-related. Salernitana will host Venezia Thursday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Atalanta game Coulibaly (thigh) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Atalanta Monday.

Impact Coulibaly did not require surgery after his latest thigh strain and was able to recover before the end of the season. He will be a rotational piece going forward, although the coaching staff will probably be cautious with his minutes given his injury history. He has scored twice, taken eight shots (four on target), created five chances and won 15 tackles in ten appearances so far.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely done for the season Coulibaly suffered a rectus femoris strain in his cameo against Juventus and is unlikely to return this season, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Coulibaly had just worked his way back from a similar problem and it is his third thigh strain of the season. He is reportedly weighing the surgical option to address the issue. He will miss at least a month, while going under the knife would knock him out for the rest of the season. Salernitana are fairly deep in the midfield following the January additions, as they brought in Ederson, Ivan Radovanovic and Emil Bohinen.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sassuolo match Coulibaly (thigh) has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Sassuolo Saturday.

Impact Coulibaly has featured just once since late October due to two major thigh injuries in a row. He was a starter to open the season, but he has been out of action for months and Salernitana profoundly changed their midfield in January. He could have decent fantasy upside if he quickly recaptured a meaningful role, as he has tallied two goals, eight shots, five chances and 15 tackles in nine appearances.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Coulibaly (thigh) has continued to practice on the side throughout the week, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Coulibaly will sit out his fourth straight game due to the second thigh strain the span of a few weeks. Ivan Radovanovic, Lassana Coulibaly and Grigoris Kastanos started in the previous game, while Emil Bohinen came off the bench. Salernitana also added Ederson.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out Monday Coulibaly (thigh) will not be in the squad against Spezia on Monday.

Impact Coulibaly has played just once in the club's last 14 contests as he continues to deal with injuries. At this point, even once cleared to play, the midfielder may have to make an appearance or two off the bench first given his extended layoff. If he can get back to 100 percent, Coulibaly should be in the mix to rejoin the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for Spezia match Coulibaly (thigh) has remained limited in practice in the last few days, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Coulibaly is headed for a third straight absence barring a late turnaround, as he picked up a new thigh injury shortly after returning from a previous and severe one. Salernitana have signed a few midfielders in January and also Lassana Coulibaly is back from AFCON for this one.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers new injury Coulibaly did not practice Thursday due to a new thigh strain, Salernitana announced.

Impact Coulibaly had just returned from a similar injury, although the club added that the problem is milder this time. He will skip the next two matches against Lazio and Napoli and will look to return after the next break. Salernitana could have Joel Obi back, on top of Andrea Schiavone and Leonardo Capezzi, plus the regulars Grigoris Kastanos and Francesco Di Tacchio in the midfield.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Lazio Coulibaly (thigh) won one tackle, had one interception and committed one foul in 76 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Coulibaly made his return after sitting out multiple matches with a severe thigh injury, but he did not have a great performance. He should be a linchpin of the formation going forward. He has scored twice and posted eight crosses, 15 tackles and ten interceptions in nine games. Salernitana will face Lazio at home Saturday.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back versus Verona Coulibaly has recovered from his thigh problem during the winter break and should be available Sunday versus Verona, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Coulibaly has not played since late October due to a significant thigh strain. However, he might start right away since Salernitana are dealing with a large COVID-19 outbreak. He has scored twice and posted eight shots, five chances and 14 tackles in eight appearances so far.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing extended absence Coulibaly (thigh) will not need surgery but he will be out for about two months, Il Mattino reports.

Impact Coulibaly consulted with a specialist and will not go under the knife, but he is expected to sit out the entire month of November due to a significant thigh injury. Salernitana will lean on Grigoris Kastanos, Joel Obi and Andrea Schiavone while Coulibaly is on the mend.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Empoli match Coulibaly will miss Saturday's game versus Empoli due to a tendon issue in his thigh, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Coulibaly suffered the injury in the penultimate practice of the week and is still being fully evaluated. Joel Obi or Grigoris Kastanos will replace him in the midfield since Lassana Coulibaly is out as well. Andrea Schiavone saw minutes as well in the past game.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three interceptions against Spezia Coulibaly (ankle) took one off-target shot, had three interceptions, drew two fouls and won one tackle in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.

Impact Coulibaly played almost the entire game as the break helped him shake off an ankle issue. He has recorded two goals, eight shots, five chances created and eight crosses in eight matches so far. Salernitana will host Empoli Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Spezia Coulibaly (ankle) has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Spezia Saturday.

Impact Coulibaly picked up an ankle sprain in the last game, but he has shaken it off and he is likely to continue starting due to other absences in the midfield. He has scored twice, adding seven shots, five chances, 13 tackles and six interceptions in seven matches.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with sprain Coulibaly sprained his right ankle but did not sustain ligament or further damage, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Coulibaly has had issues in the same joint in the past, and the club could opt to be cautious to allow him to recuperate fully. He was limited to some rehab work this week and he is in doubt for next Saturday's game versus Spezia.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Genoa Coulibaly created one scoring chance and was replaced at half time in Sunday's 1-0 win over Genoa due to an apparent ankle injury, Salernitana informed.

Impact Coulibaly got hurt on a tackle late in the first half and did not return on the pitch after intermission. He was replaced by Joel Obi. He will be assessed during the break. Salernitana will face Spezia away in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Wednesday Coulibaly scored a goal on one shot in a draw with Verona on Wednesday.

Impact It was the second goal of the season for Coulibaly who hadn't registered a goal in any of his previous three seasons playing in Seria for Pescara and Udinese. The midfielder should continue to feature heavily in the Salernitana attack moving forward and should offer solid mid-range fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Works hard against Atalanta Coulibaly won three of three tackles and eight duels, had three clearances and took two off-target shots in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Coulibaly had a very muscular display in this one and fired off a couple of decent attempts from distance. He has hit the net once thus far, adding six shots, five chances created, ten tackles and three clearances. Salernitana will host Verona Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE